Elton John. He used to play Elton John for money, or as Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant’s Larry Horwitz puts it, he was a rock star in a former life. Wow. That’s what you get when you ask a bonus question: “What would people be surprised to learn about you?” It’s an awesome mental image Read More
Three local bands—plus a tribute band of sorts—will come together on Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 8 p.m., to entertain during the first annual SophiaJam, a concert to benefit a little girl with a rare type of pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). Proceeds from SophiaJam will benefit the Sophia Agatone Trust, established in 2012 to Read More
Top ‘o the morning-after to ya’… and, based on my observations on March 17, I’m sure there were a few sick days taken on Monday! St. Patrick’s Day in WC and its environs is just one example of how much there is to do in our busy, foodie-inspired county. Cheers of Sláinte started early, with Read More
Whether she’s making her own powdered sugar, brewing up homemade vanilla extract, carefully forming a truffle or generally baking up a storm, Ketmala Phoumalavong is always teaching and nurturing those lucky enough to be in one of her cooking classes. You can tell by the above that I was privileged to attend a baking class Read More
The holidays are special at the Bordley House Grille, from the artisan food to tantalizing seasonal cocktails, right down to the festively decorated 18th century farmhouse once owned by Judge John Beale Bordley. The Women’s Referral Network of Chester County (WRN) was treated to the Bordley House Grille’s hospitality during a recent Business Card Exchange, Read More
It was a tough job, but someone had to do it: nibble the tasty bites and quaff the delicious sips at the 2nd Annual Taste of Chester County to benefit Safe Harbor of Chester County. This foodie fundraiser helps Safe Harbor’s good works, which include providing food, shelter, friendship, counseling and recovery opportunities to Read More
The hungry faithful queued up and down Gay Street on a beautifully sunny and warm day in October to sample mild to hot-hot-hot offerings and vote for the best during the Rotary Club of West Chester’s Chili Cook-off. Hubs and I did see some steam coming out of eager eaters’ ears, but we also were Read More
Executive Chef Jamie Nafe is more than happy to talk about the Bordley House Grille’s house-made philosophy, new seasonal menu, delicious cocktails and, well, everything about the restaurant. And while he’s at the helm in the kitchen, he likes to point out he’s not the focus: it’s the food. Still, I did learn a lot Read More
One of the highlights of this year’s West Chester Parks & Recreation‘s Chester County Restaurant Festival with was taking advantage of two full blocks of nibbling joy on Market Street that not only pleased the palate but also lightened the load on Gay Street. Another bonus: trucking back and forth to Market Street made for some sweet Read More
Most locals know you can stroll on down to Boxcar Brewing Company in West Chester most any day Monday to Friday and cheerful proprietors Jason Kohser and Jamie Robinson will put you to work. What you might not know is that labor of love often goes to charity. Riffing on the popular, locally focused CSA Read More